🍗 Air Fryer KFC Style Chicken

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Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavorful seasoning — this homemade air fryer chicken gives you that classic crunchy texture with less oil and easy preparation 😋🔥

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, or breasts)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 egg

Seasoned Coating

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
  • Cooking spray or oil spray

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 – Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl combine:

  • Buttermilk
  • Egg

Add chicken and refrigerate for at least 1–4 hours for extra tenderness.

Step 2 – Prepare the Coating

Mix together:

  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Chili powder

Step 3 – Coat the Chicken

Remove chicken from marinade.

Coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.

Press coating firmly for extra crispiness.

Step 4 – Air Fry 🔥

Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F).

Lightly spray chicken with oil.

Cook for:

  • Small pieces: 20–25 minutes
  • Larger pieces: 25–30 minutes

Flip halfway through cooking.

Cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

🍽️ Serve

Serve hot with:

  • Fries 🍟
  • Coleslaw 🥗
  • Dipping sauces 😋

Crispy outside, juicy inside, and full of classic fried chicken flavor ❤️

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